Manager, Total Rewards
Algoma University
Location: Brampton, ON or Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Department: People & Culture (P&C)
Reference #: MG- 18396
About Algoma University
Since its establishment in 1965 as Algoma University College in Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma University has increasingly assumed a national leadership role in supporting the university sector’s response to Truth, Healing and Reconciliation. Algoma’s Special Mission is guided by the 7 Grandfather Teachings and Honouring Commitments, and is twofold in nature:
a. to be a teaching-oriented university that provides programs in liberal arts and sciences and professional programs, primarily at the undergraduate level, with a focus on the needs of Northern Ontario; and to
b. cultivate cross-cultural learning between Indigenous communities and other communities in keeping with the history of Algoma University and its geographic site.
With campuses located in Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton and Timmins, the tri-campus model that has emerged at Algoma University leverages the unique strengths, opportunities and broader community needs of each geographic location. Through this model, Algoma provides students with rich experiential learning experiences and research opportunities across liberal arts, sciences, and professional disciplines.
Algoma University is committed to being a welcoming, inclusive, safe, and respectful learning community; one that values the opportunities to learn from and with students, staff, and visitors from all parts of the world. Currently, Algoma University is home to over 5,000 students representing over 50 different countries, more than 430 full-time and part-time faculty and over 150 support staff and administrative personnel.
Manager, Total Rewards
The Manager, Total Rewards is a key member of the People & Culture team and plays a vital role in the University’s goal of enhancing and maintaining a positive work environment for all employees. Reporting to the Director, People & Culture, the Manager, Total Rewards plans and supports the total reward initiatives, compensation practices, and benefits administration of the University, as well as employee recognition and organizational development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive total rewards strategies to attract, retain, and motivate employees.
- Conduct research and analysis on industry trends and best practices related to total rewards, including compensation, benefits, and incentive programs.
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining employee reward programs that recognize performance achievements and service anniversaries, including existing reward programs such as Service Awards, Retirement, and Thunderbird Awards.
- Lead the design, communication, and administration of compensation programs.
- Provide strategic recommendations to leadership on compensation, pension, and benefit-related decisions and issues.
- Ensure compliance for compensation reporting, pay schedules, and procedures are consistent with the respective collective agreements, relevant policies, and applicable legislation and regulations for all employees.
- Recommend, oversee, and/or facilitate changes to the group benefits plan.
- Administer group benefits, by providing recommendations to the Director, People & Culture on contract maintenance, audits, the review and negotiation of the annual renewal, and cost containment, as well as demographics and trends in conjunction with the University’s benefit broker.
- Manage the interpretation, implementation, and reporting of the Algoma University Pension Plan to ensure compliance with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) and the Pension Commission of Ontario.
- Manage the importation and exportation of members’ pension plan funds (e.g. employee/ employer remittances) in conjunction with the current valuation report, termination and retirement options for employees, etc.
- Work closely with the RRSP benefit provider and ensure all applicable reporting documents are available and submitted as needed, including overseeing the activation/deactivation of RRSP accounts.
- Oversee the job evaluation system for Support Staff and Administration employee groups.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experiences
- Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline, and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a total rewards/compensation role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation is considered an asset.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong knowledge of compensation practices, benefits administration, and rewards strategies.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data and make informed recommendations.
- Sound judgment, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to work under challenging time constraints and varying conditions.
- Demonstrated experience using a consultative and collaborative approach in building relationships.
- The ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, styles, and abilities.
- Understanding of, and ability to uphold, strict confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent use of technology for collaboration.
How to Apply
To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button below.
For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Mark Gillis, Partner, at mgillis@kbrs.ca or Natalie Lagace, Senior Recruitment Specialist, at nlagace@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Mark know.
Algoma University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and is an equal opportunity employer. The university invites and encourages applications from all qualified candidates from equity-seeking groups, (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons) who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. The successful candidate, as a condition of employment, will be required to provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
Algoma University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact accommodate@kbrs.ca or Mark Gillis, Partner, at mgillis@kbrs.ca or Natalie Lagace, Senior Recruitment Specialist, at nlagace@kbrs.ca.
